Rawai/Nai Harn Area

The area is located in the very south of the island, an hour's drive from the airport.

This area is preferred by families with children or tourists who anticipate a quiet, relaxing vacation, but at the same time want to be close to developed infrastructure. In addition, food, tours, rent - life here, in general, is cheaper than in the north of the island. The south of the island is also ideal for those who want to combine sea and sports, as here you will find a variety of gyms, specializing in Thai boxing and MMA.

The real gem of the area is Nai Harn Beach. The short length of the beach is more than compensated by the beauty around it, and the wide coastline makes the beach very comfortable for relaxation. In addition, this pristine beach entices you with its clear, turquoise water! In 2015, Nai Harn was included in the list of the best beaches in the world, according to the users of the “tripadvisor” website. In addition to that, there are several other small "secret" beaches in the area, which are perfect for snorkeling.

Rawai is not a beach, people don't swim there, it is a promenade or a promenade with bars, restaurants, and cafes, with tables located right on the edge of the beach. In addition, this is where you can find the best seafood market on the island. Everything can be bought fresh, and then immediately cooked in one of the restaurants right opposite the market, and then you can enjoy the taste of the most delicious seafood!

Also keep in mind that Rawai hosts one of the best viewing platforms in Asia, Promthep Cape, located at the southernmost point of the island. Every day hundreds of tourists flock here to catch the best sunset they have ever seen in their lives!

What about real estate? Here you can either rent apartments in the medium price range, or villas in any price range, from small houses in traditional Thai style to luxurious high-tech villas. In general, Rawai / Naiharn leads by a huge margin in terms of the number of villas.

Benefits:

• Nai Harn beach;
• developed infrastructure;
• clean and well-kept area;
• calmness and serenity;
• safety;
• snorkeling (available only in the south of the island);
• real estate for different price categories.

Disadvantages:

• far from the airport;
• lack of nightlife;
• dangerous sea from May to September;
• many Chinese tourists.